Event Brief
Germany eyes social media ban for kids
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports a proposal to ban social media access for children under 14.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Proposal to prohibit social media access for under-14s
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:27 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To protect children from potential harm on social media
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